Pro-Trump CNN contributor Scott Jennings said he has joined the L.A.Times editorial board in an effort to bring more ideological balance to the outlet. Jennings confirmed the development on Friday after Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the owner of the Times, announced it on social media. 'I plan to represent those Americans who believe they are often ignored or even ridiculed in legacy media.' "Growing the board with experts who have thoughtful balanced views and new candidates are accepting the challenge to join us! Way to go Scott and thanks for accepting," wrote Soon-Shiong. The balancing of the board comes after several employees quit from the Times in protest of an order from the owner to list explain the advantages and disadvantages of the policies of both candidates rather than endorse one over the other. The Times was excoriated by many on the left and several employees lambasted the owner for the decision. One former editor said they were getting ready to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris when owner Soon-Shiong issued the order. "Instead of adopting this path as suggested, the Editorial Board chose to remain silent and I accepted their decision," he said at the time. Jennings responded to the owner's statement with his own. "I’ve written columns for the paper over the last few years and was honored to do so under such a storied and important masthead. I love newspapers and believe in strong journalism and strong opinion pages that represent a wide array of views," he wrote on social media. "I approach my commentary jobs by starting with the truth and then providing my honest opinion based on my conservative values and experience. I think Dr Soon-Shiong is doing something important and groundbreaking and am honored he asked me to play a role in that," Jennings added. " I plan to represent those Americans who believe they are often ignored or even ridiculed in legacy media and applaud Dr Soon-Shiong’s move to bring balance to the editorial board." In response to the controversy in October, the L.A. Times union begged readers to stop cancelling their subscriptions because it would hurt workers who had nothing to do with the endorsement decision. "Before you hit the "cancel" button: That subscription underwrites the salaries of hundreds of journalists in our newsroom. Our member-journalists work every day to keep readers informed during these tumultuous times," read a statement from the union. After the election Soon-Shiong said he would be changing the editorial board to make it more balanced. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida to meet with President-elect Donald Trump after he issued a tariff threat to Canada and two other nations. The Associated Press cited a source saying that Trudeau was to have dinner with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is said to have accompanied Trudeau on the trip. 'It is through lots of real constructive conversations with President Trump that I am going to have, that will keep us moving forward on the right track for all Canadians.' Trump issued a statement Monday that Canada and Mexico would both face a 25% on the first day of his second term unless they took steps to stop the flow of illegal aliens, and illicit drugs into the U.S. through their respective borders. He also said China would face an additional 10% tariff unless the country did more to stop shipments into the U.S. of fentanyl. Mexico's newly elected President Claudia Sheinbaum responded in a public letter warning Trump that her country could respond with their own tariffs but that the trade war would only lead to a loss of jobs and higher inflation for both countries. "Among Mexico's main exporters to the United States are General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford Motor Company, which arrived in Mexico 80 years ago," she wrote. "Why impose a tariff that would jeopardize them?"Trudeau had previously told reporters that he would resolve the tariff threat by talking to Trump directly. “We’re going to work together to meet some of the concerns,” he said at Prince Edward Island. “But ultimately it is through lots of real constructive conversations with President Trump that I am going to have, that will keep us moving forward on the right track for all Canadians.”He also argued that tariffs would just hurt both countries. “It is important to understand that Donald Trump, when he makes statements like that, he plans on carrying them out. There’s no question about it,” Trudeau said. "Our responsibility is to point out that he would not just be harming Canadians, who work so well with the United States, but he would actually be raising prices for Americans citizens as well and hurting American industry and business."Some defenders of Trump's tariffs threats have claimed that they are only a negotiating tool to force other nations to further U.S. interests. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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Paul Simon of the former duo, Simon & Garfunkel, disclosed having troubles with his left ear while making his Seven Psalms album. The condition grew worse, but rather than retire, the singer-songwriter is finding new ways to keep making music and performing live. The 83-year-old is frustrated at his inability to enjoy the process of creating sounds, as his left ear is now at 6 percent hearing capacity. He has been forced to restrict his song rendition to acoustic versions; however, there is one he is unable to ever perform again. The song Paul Simon can’t perform anymore Paul Simon/ImageCollect Due to his diagnosis, Simon can no longer perform his 1986 single “You Can Call Me Al.” He admitted to being frustrated about it and having to place large speakers all around him during concerts. The song, which was part of his Graceland album, performed better in the UK, Netherlands, Canada, and Australia, unlike in the US where it peaked at number 23. Simon has maintained a positive outlook so far, noting that disability does not stop creativity. He referenced one of the most influential artists of the past century, Henri Matisse, noting that his illness led to his new body of work, the cut-paper collage. Paul Simon/Everett Is Paul Simon revisiting past times? Amid balancing his music career and health, Simon recently reunited with his former partner Art Garfunkel, after years of estrangement. It was an emotional reconnection over lunch, as Art was remorseful about his past misdeeds against Simon, which led to their official split in the ‘70s. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, (from left): Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon, (Season 1, aired Oct. 18, 1975), 1975-. ©NBC / courtesy Everett Collection. . They both pursued solo careers, with Art now collaborating with his son Art Garfunkel Jr. as Garfunkel & Garfunkel. The new duo released their debut album, Father and Son, shortly after Simon and Art met again. While fans anticipate new music from Simon and Art as a duo, they are yet to promise any. Next up: ‘Rocky’ Star Lundgren Dolph Shares Health Update, Says He Is Finally Cancer Free The post Paul Simon Is Frustrated That He Cannot Perform This One Song Due To Hearing Loss appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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